Today’s urbanites gasp for greenery but many of us are complete beginners. As one who has turned several cacti into mush, I know there is a problem with all these plants: keeping them alive. [
Join an online plant-group like PEI Plant Pals or Succulents & Cacti PEI, Facebook groups where plant parents can share tips, news and even host a cutting party or plant swap. “I created the succulent the Facebook group, Succulents & Cacti PEI , to give and receive advice and tips on cacti and succulents specifically since they are tended to very differently then other houseplants.” says Candace Weatherbie. “The group is always sharing photos of new inventory from greenhouses and stores, which helps when your searching for varieties on your wish list.” Penny Wheelhouse, also belongs to PEI Plant Pals, attributes becoming a plant-lady starting with a single plant, “The plant that’s
fueled my obsession is Johnny, my peace lily. He was almost dead when I brought him home, and now he’s big and happy.” Plants are such an affordable and satisfying way of making a house feel cozy and welcoming and there are plants that thrive in so many different environments that you’ll be able to find the perfect one to suit any room in your house. Tracey Campbell moved to the Island three years ago and had to start fresh, “I only have about 40 indoor plants now. I used to have a lot more plants but, when we moved three years ago and had to adopt out our plants, so I had to start from zero.” says Tracey, “The nice thing about being in a plant group is knowing that others care as much about plants as you do!”
Whether your collection consists of a few plants or a few hundred, there's no denying how much they add to our homes and our lives. So, go ahead, buy that $50 fern without feeling remorse - besides it will be perfect next to the $125 fiddle fig you brought home last month.
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